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The Thunderbird Atlatl shop has been busy this spring creating and working on orders so everyone can get out and enjoy their new atlatl sets!
We are also working on developing a new catalog system but it will take time to set up all the categories and change some of the pictures. For example, the Hiawathas need to be updated to show our primitive designs and hemp cordage work. Here are examples of recent Hiawathas. These designs are $100 per atlatl:
Artisan Bob Berg has been working on recreating copper points. Here are some examples of his recent copper points. They are available for 3 for $20. These copper points look great on our new cane darts available for 3 for $100 with the copper points or $35 each. If you are interested in ordering specialty items or are having problems with the catalog, just give us a call at 800-836-4520 (607-659-3854) or try our cell at 607-743-4379. You can also email us at contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com

We have just returned from trips south and will be debuting our new cane darts at the Florida shows. Along with our quality wooden darts, we will be offering cane darts in the next month or so.

We will have a good quantity of cane darts available at the two Florida shows we will be attending at the end of the month and into February. After we return from Florida, we will be bringing back the majority of the cane we recently havested for dart production.

Information about the upcoming Florida shows is as follows:
Gator-Knap ‘09 Prehistoric Technology Show

The second annual Gator-Knap ‘09 Prehistoric Technology Show will be held January 30 to February 1 at the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida.
Admission is $4 per vehicle.
The event will be an educational experience geared at bringing together professional and avocational archaeologists, and all those interested in prehistoric technologies. Demonstrations and classes in technologies such as flint knapping, ceramics, cordage, and carving of stone, shell, bone, and wood will be held at the scenic Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center along the banks of the Suwannee River. Come and teach, learn, or just crack some rock!
Featured Speakers:
Bob Berg
Owner and craftsman of Thunderbird Atlatl
The Resurgence of Atlatl Hunting and Fishing

James Dunbar
Senior Archaeologist, Division of Historical Resources, State of Florida
The Wakulla Springs Lodge Site: a Pre-Clovis Paleoindian Habitation or Temporal Tempest? Well how about both!

If you have any questions/concerns call Mitzi Nelson at (386) 397-7005, or email margaret.a.nelson@dep.state.fl.us

If you plan on staying in our campground please make your reservation in advance by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521. Regular camping fees will apply.

For more information about the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park and directions see:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster

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Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Ochlockonee River State Park is hosting the Second Annual Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8. Visitors will experience ‘hands-on’ learning, as experts demonstrate techniques that were used thousands of years ago in day to day life. Visitors will also see projectile point fashioning, also known as flint-knapping, the art of chipping stone into tools, bow and arrow construction, basket weaving, early pottery methods and much more. According to archeological research, Ochlockonee River’s rich history of human interacting with nature goes back 12,000 years

We stock many atlatls so we usually can ship your order within a day or two.

Drawer full of Nanticoke atlatls. Three of the versions are shown here including the Simple Nanticoke which is made only from wood; the Nantocoke with Leather Loops, and the Original Nanticoke which has leather loops and is completely laced.

” Kanakadea Atlatls

Kanakadea Kits; unfinished atlatls designed to be finished by our customers.

Wyalusing and Wappasening Atlatls. These are our best selling high value atlatls.

Fletching and atlatl accessories.

Nanticoke Blanks; We make Nanticokes from many kinds of wood.

This is our pattern rack.

Bob’s Studio. This is bob’s favorite place to finish atlatls and darts. It also serves as a music room for local jams, painting studio and museum.

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Welcome to Thunderbird Atlatl

The atlatl or spear-thrower is an ancient weapon used by man for tens of thousands of years. Today, the atlatl is used for sports ranging from target shooting, to hunting and fishing. Thunderbird Atlatl is the world's largest atlatl manufacturer.